By GUSTAVUS W. INGALLS, late Leader Second Brigade Band, New Hampshire Volunteers.

THIS band was almost entirely enlisted by Gustavus W. Ingalls, the former leader
of the regimental band of the Third New Hampshire Volunteers. The members were mustered into the service of the
United States, at Concord, from February 10 to April 10, 1863, the organization being completed on the latter date.
The band was enlisted under authority of General Order No. 91, Paragraph 6, War Department, Adjutant-General's
office, July 29, 1862, which provided for brigade bands of sixteen musicians each.

The band arrived at Hilton Head April 22, 1863. Its whole service was in the Department of the South (Sea Islands),
and, in its own way, it performed excellent service, drawing much attention to itself by its superior qualities,
and on many occasions of ceremony being accorded the place of honor. During a portion of its service a number of
musicians were hired to increase the number and effectiveness, and at times there were soldiers detailed from regiments
to further augment the band. A portion of the pay of the band was drawn from the Post fund at Hilton Head, and
in this way it acquired for the time being the name of the "Post Band." General Terry, March 10, 1863,
authorized the enlistment of five additional musicians, and the hiring of five others, and the Post Council of
Administration at Hilton Head, September 8, 1863, recommended the hiring of ten additional musicians, the recommendation
being approved by the Post Commandant. The principal service of the band was on the three islands of Hilton Head,
Folly, and Morris; but its crowning, and nearly final effort, was at Fort Sumter, April 14, 1865, at the celebration
of the restoration Of the old flag. It was mustered out July 4, 1865, at Hilton Head, S. C., by Capt. Leslie Smith,
I Inf., U. S. A.

Mustered into the service of the United States, February 10 to April 10, 1863,
at Concord. Organization completed April io, 1863. Mustered out July 4, 1865, at Hilton Head, S. C., by Leslie
Smith, Capt. I Inf., U. S. A. Each man was a volunteer enlisted for three years, unless otherwise stated.

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